Number of publication:   037/2008-BGIA

Author:		Ditchen, D.
Title:		Redesign of a crane operator seat in the waste incineration industry
Source:		Work-related musculoskeletal disorders: Prevention report. pp. 50-53, 2 lit. refs., 1 table, 2 figs. Published by: European Agency for Safety and Health at Work. European Communities, Luxembourg 2008. ISBN: 978-92-9191-162-2 (Language:GB)

Abstract

The paper presents an investigation of crane operator workplaces in the German waste management in regard to musculoskeletal discomfort. As crane operators complain about pains in the neck and shoulders, their working postures have been checked using a person-centred measuring system called CUELA. As a result of these measurements the factors for the complaints were identified and possible improvements for the redesigning of the workplace have been recommended - especially the crane operators' seats. After the redesign further measurements have been carried out to evaluate the impact of the reconstruction. The results of both measurements have been assessed separately and finally compared with each other.

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